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Joe Biden slammed Trump as a national disgrace, saying Trump’s inauguration was a “good thing” but welcomed the arrival of Mike Pence.
“It’s not showing up as a good thing,” Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Delaware, on January 8. “Trump has gone beyond my worst notions of him. He is an embarrassment to the country, humiliating us all over the world. He does not deserve that position.” .
United States President-elect Joe Biden in Delaware on January 8. Image: AFP.
Biden said sarcastically that Trump’s inauguration was “one of the few things he and I have in common.” However, Biden said he was happy that Vice President Mike Pence attended the event.
“He is welcome. It is important that we can maintain historical precedents on how to transfer power. Therefore, Vice President Mike is welcome. We will be honored when he is.” be present and step forward in the transition, “said Biden.
Trump confirmed on January 8 on Twitter that he would not be attending Biden’s inauguration. However, he promised a smooth transition into Joe Biden’s administration, a day after a crowd of his supporters on January 6 stormed the parliament building, destroying several offices and disrupting the confirmation meeting. electoral votes. The riot left 5 dead and dozens injured.
Some sources said Trump wanted to leave Washington before Biden was sworn in, in part because he wanted to fly to Florida on Air Force One, the president’s plane. If you leave after Biden’s oath, you will have to ask Biden’s permission to use the plane.
Due to Covid-19, Biden’s oath is expected to limit the number of participants. The inauguration committee, charged with preparing the event, asked people not to come to Washington for the inauguration.
Phuong vu (According to the AFP)
